Arab states to propose new plan to end Gaza war

Arab nations have developed a plan to put an end to Israel's war in Gaza and create a Palestinian state, the Financial Times reports.

The plan may include normalisation of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel if it agrees to "irreversible" steps towards the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Arab states discussed the plan with the US and European governments, as it may include a call for western states to formally recognise the Palestinian state, or vote to grant it full membership at the UN.

The plan is expected to be presented in the coming weeks.